You are right about so much in this article and you are a great writer so I think you will be going far in steemit if you just stick with it and give it the determination it deserves.
I want to help you on your mission to becoming a whale so over the next few days (depending on how much help you want) I will be sending tips your way on how to get more views and upvotes on your posts, :)
I started by resteeming your post with @red-rose and @re-steem, they are cheap, dependable re-steem services for minnows, it will help to get your post seen by more than just your followers which will help you get more followers and upvotes.